Philly Steak Rice Bowls

Name: Philly Steak Rice Bowls (Meal Prep)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic, minced; 3 bell peppers, sliced; 4 lbs lean steak; 2 cups beef bone broth; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 62g nacho cheese sauce; 200g fat-free cottage cheese; 1 packet macaroni and cheese powder; 120g light cream cheese; 1 packet ranch seasoning mix; 200g reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded; Cooked rice, for serving

Philly Steak Rice Bowls transform classic cheesesteak flavors into a slow-cooked, high-protein meal-prep dish served over rice with creamy cheese sauce, yielding 10 ready-to-reheat servings.

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🌍American 🏷️Philly cheesesteak 🏷️Steak bowl 🏷️Rice bowl 🏷️Meal prep High-protein

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🏷️Slow cooker recipe

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Total

6h 10m

Servings

10

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

5 cloves garlic, minced
3 bell peppers, sliced
4 lbs lean steak
2 cups beef bone broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
62g nacho cheese sauce
200g fat-free cottage cheese
1 packet macaroni and cheese powder
120g light cream cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
200g reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cooked rice, for serving

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Instructions

1
To a slow cooker, add the minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, lean steak, beef bone broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
2
Cover and cook for approximately 6 hours.
3
While the steak is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce. In a blender, combine the nacho cheese sauce, fat-free cottage cheese, macaroni and cheese powder, light cream cheese, and ranch seasoning mix.
4
Blend the cheese sauce ingredients until smooth and set aside.
5
Once the steak is tender, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker.
6
Stir in the shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese.
7
Pour the blended cheese sauce over the steak mixture and stir to combine.
8
Cover and let the cheese melt completely.
9
Serve the Philly steak mixture over cooked rice.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cut steak into thin strips against the grain before cooking to maximize tenderness and ensure quick, even cooking in the slow cooker.
Sauté the sliced peppers and garlic briefly before adding to the cooker to build deeper flavor and reduce excess moisture.
Stir the cheese sauce in during the final 30 minutes of cooking to prevent the cream cheese from breaking or curdling from prolonged heat.
Portion rice and steak separately if meal prepping beyond 3 days—this keeps the rice from becoming mushy and maintains texture.

Substitutions

Beef bone broth → low-sodium beef or chicken broth (flavor will be slightly lighter)
Fat-free cottage cheese → Greek yogurt (use same amount for similar protein and tang)
Light cream cheese → neufchâtel cheese (lower fat, similar melting properties)

Storage & make-ahead

Store steak mixture and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days refrigerated; freeze steak mixture for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.

Equipment

slow cooker

Common Questions

Can I make this in a slow cooker?

Yes, this recipe is designed for slow cooking. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the steak is tender, then stir in the cheese sauce in the final 30 minutes.

How long do these bowls keep in the fridge?

Store assembled or component-separated bowls in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.

Can I use a different cut of steak?

Chuck roast or brisket work well for slow cooking and become equally tender. Avoid lean cuts like filet, which dry out with prolonged cooking.

What if I don't have beef bone broth?

Substitute with low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth in the same quantity; the flavor will be slightly lighter but still savory.

Can I freeze these bowls?

Yes, freeze the steak mixture separately from rice in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently to preserve texture.